Satoshi Nakamoto Loses $42 Billion as Bitcoin Price Drops 30%

TLDR

• Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin holdings dropped from $138 billion to $96 billion as BTC fell over 30% from its October all-time high of $126,296 to around $87,390.
• The drop caused Satoshi to fall from 11th to 20th among the world’s wealthiest people, now ranking below Bill Gates who has $104 billion.
• Arkham Intelligence tracks 1.1 million Bitcoin across 22,000 addresses using the Patoshi Pattern, identifying early mining activity believed to be Satoshi’s.
• Forbes does not include Satoshi on billionaire lists because they cannot verify if Satoshi is a living person or a group.
• Quantum computing threats have sparked proposals to freeze Satoshi’s coins or fork the Bitcoin network, which could force the creator to reveal their identity.

The mysterious creator of Bitcoin has seen their estimated fortune shrink by $42 billion in recent weeks. Bitcoin’s price crashed from its October peak, taking Satoshi Nakamoto’s wealth down with it.

Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonym used by Bitcoin’s creator in 2008. Nobody has confirmed their true identity despite many attempts. The creator owns approximately 1.1 million Bitcoin according to blockchain analysis.

Arkham Intelligence tracks Satoshi’s holdings using the Patoshi Pattern. This pattern was discovered by researcher Sergio Lerner. It identifies over 22,000 early Bitcoin addresses likely controlled by one entity.

Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $126,296 on October 6, 2025. At that price, Satoshi’s Bitcoin was worth $138.92 billion. This made the creator the 11th richest person in the world.

Bitcoin has since fallen more than 30 percent. The price dropped to around $87,390 as of late November. This crash reduced Satoshi’s holdings to $96.129 billion.

The drop caused Satoshi to fall in wealth rankings. The Bitcoin founder now sits at position 20 among the world’s richest people. This places them just below Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has $104.4 billion.

Why Forbes Doesn’t Count Satoshi

Forbes and other wealth trackers do not include Satoshi on their billionaire lists. The magazine told reporters they cannot verify if Satoshi is a living person. They also cannot confirm if Satoshi is one person or a group.

The Bitcoin has remained untouched for over 15 years. This dormancy raises questions about ownership. Some experts think the fortune could be lost or deliberately abandoned.

The blockchain’s transparency makes Satoshi’s coins highly visible. Anyone can track these wallets on the public ledger. This creates an unusual situation for wealth tracking.

Quantum Computing Raises New Questions

Quantum computing has renewed debate about Satoshi’s identity. These advanced computers might break early Bitcoin cryptography. Some experts call this potential event Q-Day.

Proposals have emerged to freeze Satoshi’s coins before quantum threats materialize. Others suggest forking the Bitcoin network to make it quantum-proof. These actions might force whoever controls the coins to reveal themselves.

Joseph Chalom from SharpLink Gaming believes Satoshi may surface when Bitcoin needs quantum-proofing. Important decisions about encryption standards and dormant wallets will need to be made. A hard fork of the protocol might become necessary.

A film titled “Killing Satoshi” will explore these mysteries in 2026. The movie will examine the geopolitical implications of dormant Bitcoin wealth. It will bring Nakamoto’s enigma to a global audience.

If Bitcoin reaches $320,000 to $370,000, Satoshi could become the world’s richest person. For now, the fortune remains unchanged after more than 15 years. The coins stay highly visible on the blockchain but completely untouched.

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